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Monday, December 24, 2012

Coming Soon!

Double Dummy Deal is a new card game created by Ventriloquist Dummy Builder “MontanaDan” Daniel W. Leighly.

The Double Dummy Deal Card Deck has 70 cards. The deck is broken down into the following areas: 50 Dummy Player cards, each with different Color Numbers: Red-Blue- Green-and Yellow, matching the players.
4 Dummy Aces "White Dot" Neutral Cards. 4 Character Cards each with a different Color Dot: Red-Blue-Green-or Yellow. Four Double Trouble Cards "Player Receives Double Points". Four Wild Cards "Player Receives Triple Points" and Matches any card. Four Dummy Cards "Player Loses Points". Four colored six sided dice, One Red, One Blue, One Green, and One Yellow. The game is designed for 2-4 players, and can be played in several ways.
Check it out at The Game Crafter, MontanaDan

The Game Crafter

Monday, December 3, 2012

You Missed Out! Harvey has Sold on eBay. Just in time for Christmas! This Harvey Character is up for grabs on eBay. This Ventriloquist Dummy comes with Side to Side Moving Eyes, and Moving Mouth. He also comes complete with a Certificate Of Authenticity, and is dressed as pictured. Check him out on eBay today. MontanaDan

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Brose Buds

If you have not seen Mike Brose "Brose Buds" yet, now is a good time to go check them out., Mike at Puppets and Props has a really cool cheeky boy style character called Sparky. This character is available as a professional figure completly made by Mike at Puppets and Props, and is also available as a cast head in his Ventriloquist Puppet Parts section.

If you want a really nice Professional Ventriloquist Figure, and a really young looking boy figure, head over to Puppets and Props and see what Mike has to offer! MontanaDan


Puppets and Props

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Ventriloquist Dummy on eBay

SOLD on eBay, One of my Newest Character's, James The Butler.
This ventriloquist Figure has moving side to side eyes, and moving mouth.
He has sculptured eyebrows, and hair, and is dressed as pictured.
Another Great Figure by MontanaDan


Saturday, September 8, 2012

Ventriloquist Dummy Cast Heads

Hey guys, I am still working on my New James Butler Characters, and I thought I would share a few pictures of my progress. There is still some work to do inside the heads for the controls, and I still need to attach the headsticks, but so far everything is coming along nicely. Below are some pictures of the two heads I am working on, one with brown eyes, and one with blue. I am doing both of these ventriloquist figures at the same time so they are about 75% done, and should both be completed next week. Look for them on eBay! MontanaDan




Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Ventriloquist Dummy Heads

Here are a couple of pictures of the James The Butler Character heads I am working on. I have already cut out the eyes, jaw, and the trap door. I did some patching on the heads, and formed the mouth pieces with teeth and tongues. Tomorrow I will fit the jaws into place, and do some work on the insides of the heads. MontanaDan



Thursday, August 23, 2012

Ventriloquist Dummy James

Well it took awhile, but today I cast three new heads for my new James The Butler Character. I had some problems with the silicone mold, but it seems to be working ok. Stay Tuned! I will have a New Ventriloquist Figure ready soon. MontanaDan




Sunday, July 29, 2012

Noah Simmons and Sydney

Just thought I would share a picture of a Great New Ventriloquist Noah Simmons and Sydney His New Character Butler. This is one of my James The Butler characters that Noah now owns, and has renamed Sydney. Looks like the Butler is going to have some new work to do. Enjoy, MontanaDan

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Ventriloquist Dummy James The Butler

Back in June I started a new sculpture for a new and improved James The Butler Character. I made this sculpture much larger than the original character head, which was a size 2-T. This new cast head when finished will be a large 3-T size or Full Size Character model. I hope to get the silicone rubber mold made some time next week, and soon after I will cast the first head. I have changed and tweaked the clay sculpture some from the last pictures I posted. The nose is slightly reshaped, the chin and mouth were redone to make for a better and wider opening, and the hair was resculpted again. Here are some pictures so far. Enjoy, MontanaDan




Thursday, July 19, 2012

Puppets and Props

Earlier in June, I told you that Mike Brose at Puppets and Props had a New Ventriloquist Dummy Cast Head for purchase on his site. The character is Mike's "Sparky" character. I ordered one from Mike and here is my version of Sparky. I think I will call him Rocky. Anyway, enjoy the picture, and head over to Puppets and Props to get yourself one of these little guys. MontanaDan

Puppets and Props

Jeff Dunham and James The Butler

I received an email from Glenn Chelius about a young ventriloquist - 12 year old Noah Simmons. Noah was given one of my James Butler Figures as a gift from Glenn, and he showed it off to Jeff Dunham. Glenn sent this picture showing Jeff bringing James to Life. What Fun! Thanks Glenn, MontanaDan.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Ventriloquist Figure For Sale

SOLD on eBay! Thanks. Here he is! Another Harvey Character up for grabs on eBay. This is the third Harvey character I have completed. This Ventriloquist Dummy comes with Side to Side Moving Eyes, and Moving Mouth. He also comes complete with a Certificate Of Authenticity, and is dressed as pictured. Check him out on eBay today. MontanaDan

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Ventriloquist Dummy

Sold on eBay is my Ventriloquist Dummy "Harvey".
Harvey comes dressed as pictured, and has moving side to side eyes, and moving mouth. A great character, He is ready to have some fun at his new home. I will have another one ready soon. MontanaDan

Ventriloquist Figure Harvey

Harvey, my newest ventriloquist dummy character is coming along quite nice. Yesterday I painted the head and jaw, and mounted the jaw and eyes. Today I added the headstick and tonight I hooked up the controls. Tomorrow I will finish the painting, and body. This is my second Harvey figure, and I should have him ready to list on eBay on Friday.

I am already working on a third Harvey figure. Stay Tuned. MontanaDan




Thursday, June 21, 2012

Ventriloquist Dummy Body

Today I put together a couple of Ventriloquist Dummy Bodies. I still need to sand and prepare the hands for painting. These bodies are light weight, and are the ideal size for walk-around vents. I use a 2-T body with larger 3-T hands, available at Braylu Creations. I also put together one of the headsticks. MontanaDan



Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Ventriloquist Dummy Parts

It is always fun to put the parts together once you have everything ready. The only problem is you can't put them together until you have everything ready! LOL, I have been working on a couple of the Harvey Character heads this week. I have just about got one of them ready to install the jaw, and the eyes, but before I do that I will paint the mouthpiece and head. Last night I glued the eye posts and iris's into place, and let them sit overnight.
Today I finished patching the head with Magic Sculpt, as to get a good fit for the jaw, and I started on another head, cutting out the eyes, jaw, and trap door in the back of the head. Tomorrow I paint. Stay Tuned, MontanaDan





Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Ventriloquist Dummy "Harvey"

I received some supplies this week, so I thought I would get busy and make some Ventriloquist Dummies. Today I made three cast heads of my Harvey character. I have been finishing up on my New Butler Sculpture, but haven't created a mold yet. I need to order some silicone rubber and pick up a few more items before I start on him. In the mean time, I will be making a few Harvey Figures to put up on ebay. Stay Tuned, MontnanDan

Friday, June 8, 2012

Ventriloquist Dummy James The Butler

One of the first characters I created was James The Butler. I sold quite a few of this popular character, but because the cast head was a size 2-T, it was quite difficult to work with. I have found the larger size cast head, such as with my newest character Harvey, much easier to work with. So I have decided to re-create James The Butler in a larger size. I have already started on the sculpture, and should be ready to make a new silicone rubber mold and cast head in the coming weeks. Stay Tuned for future updates. MontanaDan


Thursday, June 7, 2012

Ventriloquist Dummy Cast Head

If you are looking to make your own Ventriloquist Dummy Figure, Mike Brose at Puppets and Props, just might have what you are looking for. Mike has been selling Ventriloquist Dummy parts for some time, and keeps adding new and exciting things all the time. Just released for sale to the public is a Cast Head of Mike's newest character "Sparky". This little guy is going to be the talk of the town. Check out Puppets and Props Ventriloquist Dummy parts selection today. MontanaDan

Puppets and Props

Friday, May 11, 2012

Ventriloquist Dummy HARVEY

SOLD on eBay is my Newest Ventriloquist Figure "Harvey". Harvey is quite a character to say the least. This figure has moving side to side eyes, and a moving mouth. Harvey comes dressed as pictured. MontanaDan

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Ventriloquist Dummy Eyes

Once you install the eyes, the figure starts to take on a life of it's own. Harvey is looking at you now. MontanaDan

Friday, May 4, 2012

Ventriloquist Dummy Harvey

Harvey is getting ready to have some eyes, controls, and a headstick installed. I have just about finished his paint job, with just a few minor highlights to complete. Stay tuned for more updates. Montanadan

Saturday, April 21, 2012

New Ventriloquist Figure On The Way!

Hi Guys, It's been awhile since my last post. I took a couple of months off to just unwind, and catch up on all kinds of things. I have been working on my stamp collection, playing a new game called Skyrim, and basically relaxing. Today I decided to make a mold and cast a new Ventriloquist Figure Head. This is Harvey. I have been working on his sculpture for awhile now, and decided it was time to bring him to life. Stay tuned for future updates.
MontanaDan


Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Ventriloquist Dummy In A Theater Near You

I never know where one of my little guys may wind up. Once I ship them to their new home, I can only hope for the best. Sometimes the little guys can make you proud. One of my little Ventriloquist Figures "JellyBean Jack" ended up landing a nice part in the play Enron by LUCY PREBBLE, Directed by ANTONI CIMOLINO, Starring GRAHAM ABBEY, BARRY FLATMAN, RYLAN WILKIE and BRIGIT WILSON. Now playing at the Theatre Calgary in Canada. Above is a picture of the Stage Production, showing my Ventriloquist Dummy in action. There is a link below "Theatre Calgary" if you would like to check it out. Pretty Cool! MontanaDan

Theatre Calgary

Friday, January 27, 2012

Ventriloquist Dummy

SOLD! on eBay, a new Uncle Joe Ventriloquist Figure. Uncle Joe is a really neat character. He has become one of my best little friends, and is always looking for someone to talk with. Now he is headed to his new home. MontanaDan

Monday, January 2, 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Well, it's been a great year and now it is time to start another one. SOLD on eBay is a New JellyBean Jack Ventriloquist Figure. MontanaDan